When empty seats greet the Mares

The fans are nowhere to be found as the Mares prepare to host Tanzania’s Twiga Stars in a crucial 2028 Olympic Games qualifier. This is not a friendly match, but a contest that could determine who keeps their Olympic dream alive on the road to Los Angeles 2028. Yet the crucial 12th player in football, the supporters, is missing.

Some say it is business as usual, as the women’s game continues to lag behind the men’s in terms of pulling power. Had it been the Zebras, the National Stadium could have turned into a hive of activity hours before kick-off, some argue with an element of authority.